however, i think if we fall to the clinton era tax rates, i'm okay with that. i think that we ought to have some wiggle room on the upper level tax rates, the upper end tax rates because i think the country wants us to compromise. >> sure. >> so there is compromise space there. but make no mistake, we're not going to compromise away the upper end tax rates. that's on the table. it will stay on the table. that's what the american people are asking for. >> okay. congressman emanuel cleaver, missouri, great to have you with us here tonight on "the ed show." appreciate your time. remember to answer tonight's question. share your thoughts on twitter and on facebook. we always encourage you and want to know what you think. >>> coming up, mitch mcconnell filibusters his own bill in the senate. senator bernie sanders will join me to discuss just what all that means for the future. >>> and of course fiscal cliff talk. stay with us. you're watching "the ed show" on msnbc. ♪ the weather outside is frightful ♪ ♪ but the fire is so delightful ♪ nothing melts away th